Eastern Creek vs Minchinbury
The verdict
Minchinbury is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.20M versus $1.39M in Eastern Creek. Minchinbury rates higher for liveability (86 vs 41). Eastern Creek is closer to the coast (33.5 km vs 35.8 km).
Scores
| Eastern Creek | Minchinbury | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 43 | 67 |
| Transport | 43 | 63 |
| Education | 45 | 50 |
| Liveability | 41 | 86 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Eastern Creek | Minchinbury | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 874 | 5,778 |
| Median age | 32 | 35 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,861 | $2,208 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 29.1% | 36.1% |
| Born in Australia | 60.1% | 58.7% |
| Avg household size | 3.3 | 3.3 |
Growth: Eastern Creek Moderate Growth · Minchinbury Stable
Property
| Eastern Creek | Minchinbury | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.39M | $1.20M |
| Median unit price | $631K | $683K |
| House price YoY | Data not available | 0.0% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $690 | $530 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | 2.2% |
| Days on market (house) | 64 | 42 |
Median price history
Safety
| Eastern Creek | Minchinbury | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | 62 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 343 | 87 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 4,005 | 398 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 1,259 | 588 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 54,233 | 7,546 |
Eastern Creek is a commercial/transport hub — total figures include visitors and workers, not just residents.
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Eastern Creek | Minchinbury | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 1 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 984 | 984 |
See the full school list on each profile: Eastern Creek · Minchinbury
Transport
| Eastern Creek | Minchinbury | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 43 | 63 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 55 | 53 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 115 | 120 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 3.6 km | 2.2 km |
Liveability
| Eastern Creek | Minchinbury | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 30.2°C | 30.2°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.6°C | 17.6°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 730 | 730 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 4 | 2 |
| Parks | 2 | 13 |
| Playgrounds | 3 | 4 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 33.5 km | 35.8 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 34.2 km | 36.1 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 4.6 km | 2.4 km |
Population & growth
| Eastern Creek | Minchinbury | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 874 | 5,778 |
| Estimated 2025 | 874 | 5,837 |
| Projected 2041 | 994 | 6,329 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.00% | 0.25% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Eastern Creek or Minchinbury?
Minchinbury is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.20M versus $1.39M.
Which has better schools, Eastern Creek or Minchinbury?
Eastern Creek and Minchinbury have similar average school ICSEA scores (984 and 984).
Which has better public transport, Eastern Creek or Minchinbury?
Minchinbury has the higher transport score (Eastern Creek 43/100 vs Minchinbury 63/100).
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